Aug 16 - 25

News from the Store.

WOW!! If you are a deer hunter looking to stock up on ammo, camo, scents, brodheads, shafts, boots, bows or a gun...the place for you to shop is Watson's.  This fall's deer hunting inventory is piling up at the store.  Wildlife Research Products are the leader in the deer hunting scent industry.  Their products have helped hunters bag trophy bucks for over a decade.  Premium scents such as Trails End 307, Active Scrape and the ever popular Golden Estrus are now in stock.   Put the odds in your favor and pick up some of these products to help kill a deer this fall.
Wildlife Research is also the producer of the proven Scent Killer spray and liquid, a popular product for a vast number of local bow hunters.  Check them out at the link below.
http://www.wildlife.com/

Watson's stock of Irish Setter boots is growing by the week.  Come down and check out the selection ranging from form fitting neoprene waterproof boots to hikers and winter models.  Premium footwear is a must for the avid deerhunter and outdoorsman and Irish Setter is a name trusted by both.

If your looking for a new scope for a coyote or deer gun, Redfield Scopes are now in stock.  These lovely optics carry a lifetime warrenty and are field tested and proven.  For the price, it is hard to beat this line of scopes.  They are rugged and feature premium components that will not break down in the field.  For more info on models and specs, stop into the shop or check the link at http://www.redfield.com/

For the x-bow hunters, we now have the seasons full line-up of Excalibur Crossbows.  This company is the leader in X-Bow technology and has been the #1 selling crossbow company in Canada for a long time.  New models and upgrades made Excalibur the choice each season.  Come down and check out the new bows and accessories in stock.

Lets not forget the waterfowlers!!!  Kent Fast Steel shells are now in stock.  Choose popular sizes in 2-3/4, 3in and 3-1/2" loads.

It is time to go Salmon Crazy at Watson's!!!  The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is just over a week away and store owner Drew Watson has been busy adding to the salmon fishing inventory and selling derby tickets.  Anchovies and Cut-bait strips are loaded in the freezer with new shipments coming daily.  These are hot items for staging Kings in Owen Sound Bay.  To go along with these natural baits, Watson has increased his stock of Anchovey trolling heads, as well as cutbait holders.

New to the store this week is the very popular DreamWeaver Spindoctor flashers.  These rotating flashers are the #1 selling attractor on Lake Ontario.  These gems are proven fish catchers for local anglers in the know as well.  Run them with natural baits such as anchovies or cut bait, or opt to add them to your spoon spreads.  Come down and check out these winners that are now in stock in a variety of colours and 2 sizes.  Here is the link to the website as well.  http://www.dreamweaverlures.com/

Captain Tony Degasperis has been into the store recently to update the selection of his proven HOTFISH SPOONS.  These dynamite bent metal creations are the hottest spoon on Lake Huron this year.  Captain Tony has released a new line of colours that he has proven to work on his busy Charter Boat "Action Fishing Adventures"  http://www.fishingaction.com/ .  Tony made a point of saying that the Mag spoons in Green Glow and Green Frog are hot tickets in Owen Sound the past 2 weeks.  These spoons are designed to run perfectly between 2.4 and 2.8mph.  Run them at that speed for ideal results.

For salmon anglers looking for that extra edge, Watson's has brought in a hard to find item.  Mikes/Atlas Lunker Lotion is now in stock at limited quantities.  Choose from 3 different scents in this lineup while supplies last.  Word on the water is, these scents are top-notch when it comes to adding that extra enticing smell to lures and plugs.

For the steelhead anglers, don't forget to stop into Watson's to pick up an Ontario Steelheaders floatrod/reel package draw ticket.  This custom NorthFork Float rod and Islander Float Reel will be the only one of its kind on the river, and you have the chance to win it while supporting the Ontario Steelheaders!  If your a Saugeen fisherman, than you should be obligated to help out the cause!  Check out more info at http://www.ontariosteelheaders.ca/

Local Outdoor News

Chinook fishing in Owen Sound has been getting better every day.  Boats are reporting good catches of fish both in the morning and evening.  The returning chinooks seem to be in a healthier condition than years past, with some fish showing up in the 20lb range.  This is good news for salmon anglers.  Hot lures have been Hotfish spoons, Flashers with Meat, and Lyman plugs.  The majority of fish caught have been coming along the west shore of the bay in depths between 60 and 100 feet of water.  Pay attention to your trolling speed as this is usually the deciding factor to success.  Lymans run the best below 2.4mph.  Hotfish spoons are lethal when trolled 2.3mph to 3mph.  Flashers and cutbait run the best between 2.5 and 3.5mph based on the rate of spin the actual bait is creating.  READ THE PACKAGE INFO that comes with each trolling head...the information is simple on how to tune an anchovey or cutbait to optimal action.

To boat more salmon, try to run a downrigger program that maintains a single type of presentation.  If you are using 2 rods/downriggers, then run a spoon on each, or two lymans, or 2 flasher and meat rigs.  Each bait has a preffered speed range that is different from the others. Trying to run a Lyman at 3mph with a spoon on the other rod will only cause problems and catch you less fish in the long run...

Looking for more info...stop into Watson's for the latest news!